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I’ve run into that same wall with lenders acting like their terms are non-negotiable, but if you keep at it, they’ll usually budge a little. I’ve never had much luck getting them to drop fees entirely, but sometimes they’ll reduce or waive something if you push back. Did anyone here ever get a lender to actually remove a prepayment penalty altogether, or is it usually just a reduction? I’m curious how flexible these guys really are when it comes down to it...

Did anyone here ever get a lender to actually remove a prepayment penalty altogether, or is it usually just a reduction?

I tried to get mine dropped when I refinanced last year, but the best they’d do was cut it in half. They acted like it was set in stone, but I wonder if I just didn’t push hard enough. Has anyone actually seen a lender take it off completely? Or is that just wishful thinking? It almost feels like they’re reading from a script sometimes...

I’ve seen a couple of clients get prepayment penalties waived, but honestly, it’s rare - like unicorn rare. Most lenders treat those penalties like they’re carved in granite, but every now and then, if you catch the right person on the right day, they’ll budge. It’s all about leverage and timing. Sometimes I wonder if they just want to see how stubborn you’ll get before they cave a little... but yeah, usually it’s just a reduction, not a full removal. The script-reading vibe is real.

Most lenders treat those penalties like they’re carved in granite, but every now and then, if you catch the right person on the right day, they’ll budge.

That’s been my experience too - prepayment penalties are tough to shake. I have seen a few cases where a lender will negotiate, especially if the client has a longstanding relationship or is refinancing with the same institution. Sometimes it’s about how much business you bring to the table. But yeah, more often than not, it’s just a partial concession, not a full waiver. The “script-reading vibe” is spot on... it can feel like you’re talking to a wall until you push a little harder.

Yeah, I’ve run into that “talking to a wall” feeling too. Had a lender once who wouldn’t budge at all, even after years of business. But then another time, I got a partial break just for asking - total luck of the draw. Guess it really depends who you get on the phone and how much they value keeping you around.